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This resolution recognizes Dr. Amefil "Amy" Agbayani, a Filipino immigrant and social justice advocate who has made significant contributions to immigrant rights and community empowerment in Hawai'i since arriving in 1964. The resolution highlights her groundbreaking work, including co-founding Operation Manong in 1972 to support and mentor Filipino immigrant students facing discrimination, leading FilCom CARES during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide essential healthcare resources to immigrant communities, and serving as the first chairwoman of the Hawai'i State Civil Rights Commission where she fought against workplace discrimination. The resolution also notes her national impact, including her appointment by President Biden to the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, where she addressed critical issues like anti-Asian hate, immigration reform, and economic equity. Through her lifelong efforts in education, advocacy, and civic engagement, Dr. Agbayani has not only uplifted the Filipino community but also played a crucial role in strengthening Hawai'i's multicultural identity and creating a more inclusive and equitable society.

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=13&year=2025